diatreme

English

Etymology

From dia- + -treme.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈdaɪ.əˌtɹim/

Noun

diatreme (plural diatremes)

  1. (geology) A cone-shaped volcanic vent produced by the explosion of gas-filled magma.

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